Voice actor & audio specialist: voiceover, narration and broadcast-quality production on demand. I'm Jesse Salazar, a professional broadcaster with deep roots in voice performance and audio engineering. I specialize in commercial production, narration, character voice work, and studio-quality production across various genres. With a strong background in broadcast media, voice direction, and industry-standard audio tools, I deliver production-ready results with emotional authenticity and technical precision, even on multi-hour projects with tight deadlines.

Jesse Salazar

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Voice actor & audio specialist: voiceover, narration and broadcast-quality production on demand. I'm Jesse Salazar, a professional broadcaster with deep roots in voice performance and audio engineering. I specialize in commercial production, narration, character voice work, and studio-quality production across various genres. With a strong background in broadcast media, voice direction, and industry-standard audio tools, I deliver production-ready results with emotional authenticity and technical precision, even on multi-hour projects with tight deadlines.

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Voice actor & audio specialist: voiceover, narration and broadcast-quality production on demand.

I’m Jesse Salazar, a professional broadcaster with deep roots in voice performance and audio engineering. I specialize in commercial production, narration, character voice work, and studio-quality production across various genres. With a strong background in broadcast media, voice direction, and industry-standard audio tools, I deliver production-ready results with emotional authenticity and technical precision, even on multi-hour projects with tight deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Audiobook Narrator at We Hear FM
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Voice of stories across genres; directed own performances with focus on character consistency across 20+ hour projects; managed retakes and pick-ups to ensure seamless audio blending; optimized audio workflow including noise floor management, compression, EQ, and normalization to deliver broadcast-quality narration; self-edited and mastered projects using Adobe Audition and Reaper, reducing turnaround time by 25%.
Virtual On-Air Host at New Generation Radio
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Created topical and entertaining remote content breaks for network programming; produced time-constrained segments (30 seconds to 2 minutes) with exact timing alignment to music, IDs, and promos; recorded multiple takes and pick-ups for seamless integration; managed version control and archival; enhanced listener engagement through varied delivery and character work; collaborated with program directors to meet broadcast standards and deadlines.
Assistant Program Director / Music Director / Afternoon On-Air Host at KBFB-FM (Urban One)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2021
Directed on-air talent in live performance, coaching vocal delivery, pacing, and character consistency; managed audio production for station imaging and promotional content with tight timing and digital alignment; supervised a team of 9 part-time staff; contributed to elevating audience ratings and advertising revenue through consistent vocal branding and content direction.

Education

Associate of Applied Arts in Audio Engineering at The Art Institute of Houston, Houston, TX
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    Twine Auditon

    Hi. I’d be a strong fit for this. I have extensive experience in professional voice work, audio editing, and broadcast-quality production, and I also use ElevenLabs regularly for my own voice cloning and for creating characters for audio projects.

    I know how to make cloned voice work sound natural, consistent, and polished, and I’m comfortable handling the editing and splicing needed to keep everything seamless. I’m reliable, fast, and used to delivering high-quality audio on ongoing projects with tight creative standards.

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    Salazar Media – Commercial & Spanish Voice Over Demos

    Salazar Media – Dry and Produced Commercial & Spanish VO Demos

    This playlist features a mix of dry and fully produced commercial spots, plus Spanish‑language dry reads, showcasing my range as a bilingual voice actor and audio producer. You’ll hear:

    • Straight, conversational commercial reads (dry)
    • Fully produced spots with music and sound design
    • Spanish VO examples with neutral, clear delivery

    What this playlist demonstrates

    • Ability to move from friendly, trustworthy branding reads to high‑energy retail and promo
    • Strong timing and pacing against music and SFX in full productions
    • Consistent tone, diction, and audio quality across English and Spanish reads

    SoundCloud playlist



    The Alpha’s Unwanted Mate – Audiobook Narration Playlist

    The Alpha’s Unwanted Mate – Emotional Audiobook Narration

    This playlist showcases my long‑form romance narration for The Alpha’s Unwanted Mate, featuring intimate first‑person POV, high‑stakes drama, and plenty of slow‑burn tension. It’s a great example of my ability to:

    • Carry a multi‑chapter story with consistent tone and pacing
    • Deliver emotional peaks (heartbreak, conflict, vulnerability, desire) without sounding over‑acted
    • Maintain clear character differentiation while staying natural and conversational

    What to listen for:

    • Subtle shifts between internal monologue and dialogue
    • Controlled dynamics in heated arguments and quiet, tender moments
    • Clean, broadcast‑quality audio suitable for platforms like WeHear, Audible, and serialized fiction apps

    SoundCloud playlist